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Tuesday, October 31, 2017

In an earlier post here, I shared a list of the new retailers coming to the Mall at Prince George's. Well, here are three more stores to add to the lineup: Alex and Ani, Pandora and Kendra Scott. If you're not familiar with these stores, they all sell fun, modern and affordable jewelry and accessories. You've probably seen the Alex and Ani bracelets and bangles around town (kind of like a modern charm bracelet). Likewise with Pandora (jewelry that you can personalize with charms, etc.) Kendra Scott's jewelry is a wee bit on the fancier though still affordable side. Lots of druzy, which I love. Are you listening, Route One Hubs? 😆 Cool to have more places to shop in the area!

Bringing in-demand and diverse retail offerings is a key component of the remerchandising program. In addition to the new H&M that opened in 2016, Flight 23 by Footaction recently opened a new store. As new establishments open in 2018, the refined tenant mix will include an expansion of MPG’s off-price offerings including DSW in 16,000 square feet and Five Below in 8,500 square feet. It will also incorporate the high-performing cosmetics industry with retailer ULTA Beauty which will open an 11,000 square foot store. The property will also house popular jewelry and accessories by Grand Jewels which will offer 3 popular brands out of individual storefronts – Alex and Ani, Pandora and Kendra Scott.

Quick Service Restaurant Additions

Enhancing the food offerings at the property, MPG will unveil a series of high quality, quick service dining establishments later in 2017 and early 2018. The new venues will include: Chipotle Mexican Grill, Five Guys Burgers & Fries and Mezeh Grill, which offers fresh Mediterranean food made from scratch. These dining establishments will have exterior entrances fronting the heavily trafficked East-West Highway complementing the offerings in the highly-productive interior food court.

Retailer Refreshes

In addition to bringing new offerings to the community, PREIT is focused on delivering the latest and greatest store experiences for its customers. As such, Bath & Body Works expanded to include the White Barn Candle concept and Victoria’s Secret upgraded its store and brought in its sister concept, PINK. Old Navy also relocated and opened in an updated new store prototype. DTLR is finalizing its remodel and will be open before the holiday season."